~Evan~
She keeps on concealing the freckles on the slope of her nose, the tawny little mole on her lower lip. These imperfections make her perfect in my eyes.
If only she sees what I see.
I can admire these flaws in her sleep. Having her in my arms at night chased away my nightmares. She doesn’t know this, but she’s the first girl I ever asked to be my girlfriend. I was hesitant about asking her. I know the media painted a picture of me as the epitome of a womanizer. It dawned on me that she might say no and have our relationship as casual as the one we had on the island. People who know me might not believe this, but I’m willing to accept whatever she can give. Just as long as I can have her - even if it’s just a part of her.
“Stop staring
~Evan~Things with me and Cali are falling perfectly into place. She’s the sweetest, naughtiest woman I have ever met in my life. Not a day has gone by since she became my girlfriend - even when I’m dead tired from work - did she ever fail to put a smile on my lips. Even if we are not together, she would send me pictures of her with little captions of sweet nothings.There was this one time when she sent me a picture of her hand with doodles of our names combined while she was at a board meeting. There are days when we can’t even talk over the phone because of our obligations with our companies. I tried to keep up with all her thoughtful acts, but damn, she is one hundred steps ahead of me.She amazes me all the freaking time. Like now, she booked a dinner for us since we haven’t seen each ot
~Evan~Cali was acting as if nothing happened yesterday. I am also acting as if I have no knowledge about what she planned with that dinner last night.“Got any plans today?” We’re having breakfast on the patio behind my place. She loves moving around the kitchen more than me. I do have to cook for myself if I want to live longer because I’ve been living on my own since I was sixteen. She gave life to my mechanical way of surviving.“I have to drop by the office and I’m free after that,” she said, sipping her coffee. “You?”It’s nice to have someone who’s curious about my plans for the day and also ask me how my day was when I got home.Is this what Devin has w
~Cali~If there was something trivial with me and my sister, apart from being stubborn, it’s that we both hate the scent of the hospital. Even the mere sight of it repulses me. Not because I hate the people working in scrubs and lab gowns, but because of the memories it’s pulling from the lockup of my brain.When I was eight years old, Dad and I were in and out - or should I say we live in a hospital. Mom was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer. My young mind couldn’t comprehend what lymph nodes, malignant and metastasize meant. All I know is that Mom won’t make it home for my birthday and for Christmas that year, and she never did. Even in the following year and the year after that because she died.The cancer beat her, that’s how Dad explained it to me. I hated cancer, and I hated
~Cali~ āWhy isnāt he waking up yet?ā I paced Evanās room, biting my nails, while Renās jade eyes followed every movement I made. Breaths of frustration flourished in profusion from my sister. She gave up on telling me to relax and now I want to hear her tell me to settle down. Itās been an entire twenty-four hours and Evan hasnāt opened his eyes yet. I couldnāt close my eyes, even if my body was already screaming for some rest and a wink of sleep. That is why Ren had to show up here, to convince me to go home. But Iām not leaving this place, not without Evan. āWhy arenāt you ordering me to calm down?ā I grumbled, annoyed that she just sat there in the lounge with a cooking magazine - Jamie Oliverās face smiling on the co
~Cali~Evan is in a peaceful sleep state again after he took his meds. I had a quick stop at my place for a shower and came back here, not focusing on how this place is making me uncomfortable. All I know is that I need to be here when he opens his eyes.With my laptop and a few documents scattered on the coffee table, this place became my office for the last four days. Rylee is a quick learner. Emma only needed a week to train her, and now I can leave her to handle things when I leave the office.She’s efficient and reliable. The only thing I notice is that she’s too closed off to the world. She doesn’t talk that much, only speaks when asked - a girl of few words, perhaps? She doesn’t mingle with her co-workers as well. I thought that she only needed time to adjust, but she’s been work
~Cali~My boyfriend is insatiable and stubborn.His wheelchair that’s supposed to be his ride all over the house is gathering dust in the garage. Two days into his house arrest, the poor nurse sent by Olivia to watch over him quit without further explanation.While I am in the office, Evan called me a few times, whining about how his nurse is making him sit all day. Resting is a word he knows nothing about, all he recognizes is the contrast of it. It’s understandable though, the man is a machine who doesn’t know the meaning of vacation.Even when we are still on the island, he barely sleeps. If he’s not taking care of me, he’d be working on something, anything.“I will pick you up later,&rd
~Cali~I see nothing wrong with having an adoptive family. In fact, I am grateful for Olivia and her late husband Dr. Jacob for taking Evan in. If not for them, I don’t think our paths will ever cross.“W-why did it look as if you don’t even recognize each other? Why is this not public knowledge? I swear I looked you up online, every detail about you. And he’s a Rogers...” I croaked, slumping myself on the stool, feeling my knees buckling. It’s more than that. It’s the wrong question, but do we need formalities? Evan knows what I meant. “You’re a Carter.”He remained frozen where he stood, that fury trying to resurface from his eyes, fighting to be let out.I hate seeing this side of him. Ever since I met him as
~Cali~ Through the drive back to Evanās place, confusing thoughts filled my mind. It was never a question of āshouldā I tell him or not, but āwhenā. With everything that has happened in the last couple of weeks, this will only add up to the stress thatās building around him. The accident at the Brooklyn site resulted in doubts within and outside the company, this is what I heard from one of our directors. Gossips are going around that Magnus Construction couldnāt handle such a huge project. This bad publicity is already pushing a few clients to pull out their contracts. I caught Evanās silhouette in the kitchen as I stepped inside the cabin. Heās sitting in the dark, one thing he does when heās in deep thoughts. I guess talking about tonight is unavoidable. From the stiff form of his shoulder, he knows what happe
Awā¦ and thatās a wrap, lovelies. I hope you enjoyed your ride with Cali and Evan. Theyāll be signing off for now, until Klaus comes out. Yep, heās bound to come out soon. Although the title might drift off from the series of the boys because I already saw a few books with that title, I believe you will know it's his story. ;) If you are looking for another book to read, check out my novel Falling For My Husband. It's already up on my profile. Again, thank you. Please comment and leave a review if this book is worth the ride. Iād love to hear from you. xx See you later, loveliesā¦
Soā¦ I donāt know if anyone would want to know what happens with Nathanā¦ but, I believe his character needs a little peace, although not a total closure but peace between the two brothersā¦ I really feel bad for him throughout this bookā¦ *sigh* xx This happened six months after the wedding ~~ ~Evan~ I love my wife. By now itās clear that Iād do anything for herā¦ just not this... she asked me to come and visit Nathan in prison. He was sentenced to five yearsā imprisonment for attempted rape and conspiracy. It was damn easy for him. And now Cali is asking me to do the impossible. Thereās no denying that his father had something to do with the trial. Heās a damn powerful man, but
~Evan~ One year later... Bridgetown Barbados. This is where everything began. This place will forever hold a special place in our lives. The soft sand, cold under the soles of my bare feet, sent a smile on my lips as I relished the tickling sensation of the water lapping over my tired skin. The tide is still high and I admired the waves from a distance, huge and powerful, as if they could destroy anything in its path. Magnus Construction is just a distant memory now. I am handling my new company, The Ćr mbaile Constructions. I have accepted no penny from my wife but my father-in-law is a different story. Before we flew to Ireland for our wedding, I asked for Caliās hand from her father. He gave us his blessing in one con
I believe you need pampering, my love ;) enjoy these free chapters.. xx ~~. ~Cali~ Our wedding is an intimate one. I guess it has become a tradition in our family to have weddings away from peopleās prying eyes. We flew to Castlebar, where Evanās mother and sister are residing. I was nervous as hell as the plane landed in Ireland. I donāt know if his mom would like me or not. His sister Aoibhe is the only person I got to talk to over the phone for the details of our wedding and I knew we would be really good sisters. Shawn and Daniel flew three days early to secure every detail regarding the preparation. āPrincess?ā Evan pressed my hand as we drove to his momās place. Our family and friends came with us, but theyāll be s
~Cali~ It took me a moment to calm down. These last few days have been so overwhelming, I can barely keep up with my emotions. Olivia, sitting beside me, is still clasping my hands in her delicate ones. There is something about a motherās touch. Itās like magic hands that penetrate through my heart that magically squeeze away all my worries, as if the soothing sensation tells me that everything is going to be okay. Ren has that ability to calm me. Now I have another motherly warmth to take refuge into in Oliviaās form. I sipped the chamomile tea that she prepared for me. The warm liquid slipped down my esophagus, soothing my nerves. āH-how are you not mad at me?ā I finally found my voice, and gazed into the eyes of the w
~Cali~ Tangled in each otherās arms, we have had no sleep yet, both spent and exhausted. My head rests on Evanās chest, fingers tracing the patterns of his perfect pectorals while my ears pressed above his heart, its beating gentle and calm. āWhy do you want to marry me, Princess?ā He asked, fingers threading through my sweat-damp hair. I looked up at him, chin resting above my closed knuckles. Heās as beautiful as ever, even with those worry lines on the side of his eyes and forehead. āI need you.ā Evan regarded me as if heās waiting for another kind of explanation. āIf this is about my company, I donāt want it, baby. I do want to be with you - forever, but if youāre doing this because of the case-ā With my forefinger o
~Cali~It was three in the morning when Evan returned to bed, his usual routine. He smells of mint and eucalyptus, masking the scent of bourbon. He thought I was asleep, kissing my forehead before wrapping his arms around my waist.“Evan?” I spoke, my voice was hoarse from the emotions I’ve been holding in since I heard his talk with Sander.“Did I wake you?” he leaned on his hand, propping himself up with his elbows digging on our pillow. I turned to face him, his hands instantly coming up to brush my cheek, up and down, soft caress with the back of his hand.His wrist is healed now, he sprained it again when he punched Nate, but he’s nursing a wound that can’t be cured with any kind of over-the-counter medicines.
~Cali~ āFuck,ā Nate stood up, wiping his bleeding lip with the back of his hand, āyou will pay for this.ā Evan cupped my face, āget in the car, Cali.ā He kissed my forehead and Nate continued to mumble threats after threats. āYou shouldnāt be here, Evan,ā I whispered. My brain is finally working. We broke the deal with Nate, with him being here. His company - everything we worked for will go to wasteā¦ because of me. āSheās right. You shouldāve stayed away,ā Nate butted in. āItās okay, baby, get in the car, please?ā Evan pleaded. I waved my head. āEvanā¦ he will release those files.ā Evan sighed, closing his eyes. āI donāt care ab
~Cali~It hurts everywhere, but the pain in my head is the dominant one. A continuous whopping pound kept ringing, hammering my brains out.I shifted in my lying position, hoping for an angle to relieve a little of the throbbing. The jasmine fragrance on the pillow tells me I am in my room even without needing sight. I buried my face deeper into the cushion, wishing the feather feel of the material would grace me with little ease - it didn’t.“Hey.” My eyes forced open in recognition of Evan’s voice.He’s here, sitting on the chair beside my bed, gazing at me with pale honey eyes. “Evan…” I breathe out, forgetting about the headache I was nursing seconds ago. He’s always been a good medicine of mine.